[I cannot think of a name]

Here’s a very simple question (and yes I am serious):

During the founding of this country, when England inflicted laws on us with no say in the matter, the slogan of the day became,

“no taxation without representation”.

M question is, when did we turn the world upside down and the thought become:

“Representation without taxation”?

Why isn’t voting tied to paying taxes? I don’t really care what river you swam across to get here, pay your taxes every year and you’re welcome to vote. In fact we can make the ballot and the 1040 all part of the same form.

But if you don’t pay any taxes, then you are getting a free ride - and that’s enough.

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I agree. If I don’t become a member and pay dues I can’t vote on how to run my local country club. The federal government should be run the same way.